The JLA take on their doubles in the Revenge Squad, while the Injustice Gang plan their next move above the Earth in "Rock Of Ages Prologue: Genesis and Revelations". Part 1 of 6, continued next issue. Script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Howard Porter, inks by John Dell.
WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART AND COVER BY RON GARNEY The powerful 6-part saga "The Pain of the Gods," written by Chuck Austen (Uncanny X- Men, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) with art by Ron Garney (The Hulk) begins here! Superman faces one of his greatest tragedies when he's unable to prevent the death of a fellow super-hero. But how can a man with god-like abilities face the guilt of such a terrible failure?
Written by Chuck Austen. Art and cover by Ron Garney. "The Pain of the Gods" Part 3 of 6 continues as Green Lantern John Stewart crosses the line in dealing with a sleazeball criminal. How far is "too far" when meting out justice?
Written by Chuck Austen. Art and cover by Ron Garney. "The Pain of the Gods" (Part 4 of 6) is inflicted on J'Onn J'Onzz, the Martian Manhunter! MM feels more human than alien when he finds himself involved in a classic detective case with shades of noir. How involved in his human life should he become?
Written by Chuck Austen. Art and cover by Ron Garney .The penultimate chapter of the 6-part "The Pain of the Gods!" Wonder Woman faces a manic battle with a new villainess, only to be left with concerns about her own mortality.
Written by Chuck Austen. Art and cover by Ron Garney. The dramatic conclusion to "The Pain of the Gods!" The League confronts the inevitable fact, that not everything they do is perceived as being "good." But can they regroup to forge ahead with their never-ending battle?
When the media is invited to the Watchtower to meet the JLA's new roster, Prometheus seizes the opportunity to eliminate the League in "Camelot". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Howard Porter, inks by John Dell. Lois Lane. Porter/Dell cover.
Batman figures out the Hyperclan's secret, and is the last Leaguer standing in "War Of The Worlds". Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Howard Porter, inks by John Dell. Porter/Dell cover.
The Hyperclan take their true forms in the final fight with the JLA, while an invasion force arrives on Earth in "Invaders From Mars". Part 4 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Howard Porter, inks by John Dell. Porter/Dell cover.
Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 29 of 33. WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY DARRYL BANKS AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ. The world is rocked as "Jokerized" villains are running rampant. As the worst of these are being rounded up, the Justice League has to contend with one of the most threatening attacks yet. Dr. Polaris, under the influence of the Joker, has taken control of the Earth's magnetic axis! With complete madness consuming him, will the already unstable meta-human tip the Earth over just to teach the heroes a lesson?
Pin-ups by: Chriscross & Anibal Rodriguez, Daniel Zezelj, Chris Batista & Chip Wallace, Barry Kitson, Jason Pearson, Eduardo Barreto, J.H. Williams & Mick Gray, Chuck Wojtkiewicz, Dusty Abell & Drew Geraci, Chris Weston, Doug Mahnke, Cully Hamner, Craig Hamilton & Ray Snyder, Andrew Robinson, Jay Stephens, Stuart Immonen & John Dell (centerspread), Gene Ha, Mike McKone & Mark McKenna, Tony Harris & Wade Von Grawbadger, Don Hillsman, Ted McKeever, Gary Frank & Cam Smith, Howard Porter & Ken Branch, Simon Coleby, Paul Pope, Steve Pugh, Randy Duburke, Doug Alexander & Andrew Robinson, Tommy Lee Edwards, John Delaney & Ron Boyd, Eric Shanower. Wraparound cover by Frank Quitely.
WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI The World's Greatest Super-Heroes rejoin Earth's newest champions as the dread Anathema launches her assault on Haven! Now that the heroes of the Alliance have come to think of Earth as their home, they'll stop at nothing to defeat the woman responsible for their years of suffering. But will they pay the ultimate price in the battle that is to come?
